European Union celebrates Europe Day by emphasizing importance of voting for elections
Iconic monuments in Barcelona illuminated in blue to celebrate EU's 74th anniversary
May 9, 2024 11:21 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
60% of Catalans unaware of European institutions and European election day
Young people aged 18-24 are among most Eurosceptic
March 2, 2024 06:49 PM
Diana Riba nominated as ERC candidate for European elections
Pro-independence party board proposes current MEP as nominee for June 9 vote
February 6, 2024 11:41 AM
Spanish Senate votes against amnesty law, returning bill to Congress for final approval
Text needs majority to come into force before judges study cases individually
May 14, 2024 02:07 PM
ERC general secretary Called to testify over Tsunami Democràtic investigation
Marta Rovira and seven others to declare on May 22 over pro-independence protest group's actions
May 13, 2024 07:35 PM
Pere Aragonès to step down as MP after election defeat
Sitting Catalan president "will leave frontline politics" after "tough" legislature
May 13, 2024 12:49 PM
Who did your neighbors vote for during the 2024 Catalan elections?
Neighbors of the Hard Rock complex vote for parties in favor of construction
May 13, 2024 04:11 PM
Inconclusive results in Catalan election: what happens now?
Late June possible dates for presidency investiture, potential repeat of elections in October
May 13, 2024 12:40 PM
Puigdemont announces intention to form government, Socialists open talks to seek majority
Socialist Party defy Puigdemont's "threats" to "block" Spanish executive and will seek to name Illa president
May 13, 2024 12:20 PM
International press highlight pro-independence forces loss in Catalan election
French Le Monde newspaper praises Spanish PM strategy, while Politico writes about Puigdemont's "future uncertain"
May 13, 2024 11:26 AM
Catalan election sees turnout of 57.97% amid Rodalies commuter train network chaos
Participation 6.68 percentage points higher than in 2021 during Covid-19 pandemic
May 12, 2024 01:27 PM
Future Catalan president uncertain after election leaves hung parliament
Esquerra says they will not form government with Socialists, while Junts+ favors 'recovering unity' among pro-independence forces
May 12, 2024 11:24 PM
Who will govern Catalonia? Play with our Catalan election pact-o-meter
Try out every possible combination to form a new government
May 12, 2024 08:58 PM
Far-right pro-independence Aliança Catalana wins parliament seats for first time
Party wins two seats after campaigning on anti-immigration ticket
May 12, 2024 11:01 PM
Socialists win Catalan election with broad-left wing coalition possible
Salvador Illa’s party would need support of pro-independence Esquerra Republicana to govern
May 12, 2024 11:14 PM
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